Project Manager LiftEd

Nature of employment:<\/b> Full\-time\u202f<\/span>
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Reporting to: <\/b>Programme Manager/ Project Manager
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Location: <\/b>New Delhi, Delhi
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About Peepul<\/b>\u202f<\/span>
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Peepul is an education\-focused non\-profit organisation committed\nto transforming India's education system and enabling every child to reach\ntheir full potential. We work closely with national, state, and local\ngovernments to transform government schools and government systems. Currently,\nwe work with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to meaningfully have an\nimpact across ~325,000 teachers and 9.75 million+ students across 100,000+\nschools.\u202f<\/span>
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At Peepul, we collaborate with school systems to build the\ncapacity of leaders, teachers, and institutions. We advocate for policy\nimprovements, support mentoring and monitoring, and enhance student\-teacher\nengagement in classrooms. Our work has been recognised internationally,\nincluding receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being\nfeatured in reports by respected organisations like the UN and the National\nMinistry of Education, India, and we are well\-funded by both Indian CSR and prominent\ninternational Foundations working toward a common purpose of excellent\neducation for the most disadvantaged sections of society.\u202f\u202f<\/span>
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Driven by our core values of impact, excellence, and\nleadership, we are a restless, resilient, and reflective organisations. Our\nteam of 250+ employees is passionate about creating lasting change and is\nrewarded competitively for their dedication. Join us in our mission to create a\nworld where every child has equal access to high\-quality education. Learn more\nabout our transformative work at http://peepulindia.org<\/a>.\u202f<\/span>
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Programme Overview<\/b>\u202f<\/span>
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Peepul is\nactively engaged in a FLN (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) focused\nDevelopment Impact Bond (DIB), which spans a 5\-year period and covers four\nzones within the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The project commenced\nwith a learning year (Academic Year 2022\-23), followed by four years of\noutcome\-based funding (Academic Year 2023\-24 onwards). The project entails the\nsystematic implementation of academic, governance, and technology reforms\ntargeted at bolstering assessments in the Central and West zones.<\/span>
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Over these\nfive years, Peepul will build the systemic understanding and competency in\nimplementing high\-quality student\-learning focused assessments. This will be\ndone by reviewing existing practices, co\-creating Standard Operating Protocols\nfor conducting high\-quality assessments, conducting training for teachers &\nofficials, etc.<\/span>
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About the role<\/b>\u202f<\/span>
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The Project\nManager\- Development Impact Bond will be responsible for designing,\nimplementing, and evaluating<\/b> professional development and capacity\nbuilding programs<\/b> for teachers, HMs, and government officials.<\/span>
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The\nsuccessful candidate will have strong instructional design skills, excellent\ncommunication and leadership abilities,<\/b> and a passion for helping teachers\ngrow and develop in their profession. The Project Manager will be an excellent\nteam player who will independently lead and drive design and delivery of\ninterventions towards support and accountability of teachers, HMs, and academic\nofficials of the MCD.<\/span>
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The ideal\ncandidate should be able to bring together education expertise, creative\nproblem\-solving and stakeholder management,<\/b> towards the creation,\nimplementation, and impact tracking of high\-quality initiatives towards\nimprovement of the quality of education in the MCD.<\/span>
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Responsibilities would include (but not limited to):<\/b>
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Leading\n the design and delivery of the high\-quality training content<\/b> for\n both teachers and school leaders
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Designing,\n piloting and developing the teacher training and support interventions<\/b> (e.g., Professional Learning Circles, Recognition mechanisms, remedial\n learning, creating digital or face\-to face training courses for teachers\n and HMs etc.) with specific reference to assessment\-based instruction in\n collaboration with government counterparts
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Apply content\n knowledge and classroom experience<\/b> in developing teacher training\n interventions that will lead to shifts in teacher mindset, knowledge, and\n practice
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Leading\n the pilot of interventions, documenting learnings, and evolving the\n design<\/b> with<\/b> innovation and flexibility<\/b> to have greater\n impact at scale
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Potentially manage 2\-3 associates and coach them on facilitation <\/b>and other\n workstream related skills
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Develop\n and maintain relationships with external partners, including consultants\n and educational organizations, to stay up to date on best practices in\n professional development
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Create\n effective work planning systems to ensure the project is on track with\n effective prioritization.
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Work\n with in\-house Monitoring and Evaluation team and external experts to\n develop appropriate project evaluation tools to capture data and inform\n decision making
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Requirements<\/h3>
Qualifications and Role Requirements:<\/b>\u202f\u202f<\/span>
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At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about\ndriving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking\nfor individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role\nrequirements:\u202f<\/span>
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Educational\n Background:<\/b> <\/span>A relevant\n educational background in Education or related disciplines is highly\n preferred.
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Work\n Experience: <\/b>We value both professional and personal experience.\n Candidates with at least 5 years of experience in designing and\n implementing professional development programs for teachers with at least\n 2 years of direct classroom experience would be preferred. Experience of\n working in government systems and awareness of education structures in\n India is also desirable.
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Other\n Skills<\/b>: Excellent facilitation & leadership skills to support and\n influence stakeholders and ability to work independently and\n collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
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Language\n Proficiency:<\/b> English and Hindi\u202f<\/span>
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How to apply<\/b>\u202f<\/span>
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To apply for a position, click on the application link here<\/b><\/a>.\u202f\u202f<\/span>
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You will be required to upload:\u202f<\/span>
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Your\n CV:<\/b> Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about\n your professional and personal experience and details of your academic\n qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span>
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A\n cover letter:<\/b> We highly encourage you to use your cover letter to\n showcase your specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how\n your qualifications align with the role you are applying for. A tailored\n cover letter holds significant importance in Peepul's recruitment process\n as it enables us to comprehend your motivations for the position, your\n relevant skills, and the clarity of your writing.\u202f<\/span>
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For any further queries related to our hiring process and\ntimelines, please contact us at recruitment@peepulindia.org<\/a>.\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span>
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